By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has successfully recovered two stolen vehicles one in Obosi, Anambra State, and the other in Asaba, Delta State just hours after receiving actionable intelligence regarding their locations.
In a statement released on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the operation was a result of a coordinated effort involving officers from the Ogidi Area Command and Isiowulu Division, alongside local vigilante groups and the Delta State Police Command.
One of the recovered vehicles a red 2005 Toyota RAV4 with Abuja registration number YAB 122 AZ was found abandoned near Fresh Air Hotel Road, close to Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in the Odume-Isiowulu area of Obosi.
The SUV had reportedly been snatched at gunpoint by three armed men in Oba during the early hours of Friday, July 11. Acting on intelligence, officers from the Obosi Division recovered the vehicle through a swift, targeted operation.
In a related development, a school bus belonging to SUSU College, which had earlier been reported stolen on July 6, was also recovered in Asaba.
Working on fresh intelligence received in the early hours of July 12, Police operatives from Anambra and Delta traced the bus to a location opposite the Magistrate Court in Asaba, where it was found abandoned.
While investigations into both incidents are ongoing, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu commended the officers involved for their prompt and efficient action.
He also praised the strong collaboration between security agencies across State lines and emphasized the importance of continued inter-agency cooperation in tackling crimes that cross jurisdictions.
CP Orutugu reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property in Anambra State.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious activity, assuring that credible information would always be treated with urgency and seriousness.
Efforts are currently underway to track down and apprehend those responsible for the vehicle thefts.
